Dirk de Jager, an influential figure and business owner, has an extraordinary tale to share. From humble beginnings in a small South African town to the heights of running three seven-figure companies, Dirk’s journey is both remarkable and inspiring.
Growing up in a third-world country, Dirk de Jager had dreams beyond his small town. He pursued a six-year degree in Structural Engineering but soon realized that his true passion lay elsewhere. Determined to forge his own path, Dirk embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, starting with a subscription-based e-commerce business. Despite facing initial challenges, he learned valuable lessons about sales and business management during his 18-month door-to-door sales stint.
After selling his first business, Dirk founded a Software as a Service (SAAS) company. However, he soon discovered the considerable startup capital required to launch a successful SAAS venture. Undeterred, Dirk turned to digital marketing to generate cash flow for his SAAS company, thus initiating his foray into the world of digital marketing and entrepreneurship.
Dirk’s entrepreneurial journey took an unconventional turn when he decided to work on super yachts in Florida. However, the experience reinforced his desire to work independently and seek new opportunities. This led him to the realm of High-Ticket Virtual Closing, a field he embraced wholeheartedly. Returning to South Africa, where daily electricity outages posed a challenge, Dirk worked tirelessly, dedicating 14-18 hours a day, seven days a week, to establish himself as a virtual closer.
Through sheer dedication and unwavering commitment, Dirk achieved remarkable success as a virtual closer. Within five months, he earned over $40,000 per month in net commissions, quickly gaining recognition as one of the industry’s top performers. Scaling his efforts, he eventually closed a $50,000 high-ticket offer, reaching a pinnacle where his best month brought in $121,000 in net commissions.
With his expertise and accomplishments in high-ticket virtual closing, Dirk’s next endeavor was to share his knowledge and help others excel in the field. This vision led to the establishment of the Virtual Sales Academy, a multiple seven-figure company that empowers individuals to earn a full-time income while working remotely. The academy trains aspiring virtual closers and virtual appointment setters, catering to the rising demand for experienced professionals in these roles.
Building upon the success of the Virtual Sales Academy, Dirk ventured into two business-to-business (B2B) companies. Client 2 Calendar focuses on B2B business owners seeking an effective solution to generate booked appointments through an organic outbound approach using virtual appointment setters. The company sets up optimized funnels for clients and places certified virtual closers to handle sales calls, streamlining the sales process.
Scale With Insta, Dirk’s second B2B venture, caters to business-to-consumer (B2C) owners with mass market offers. This company provides a comprehensive paid marketing solution, utilizing Instagram shoutouts and virtual appointment setters to drive more sales calls. As with Client 2 Calendar, certified virtual closers take charge of the sales process to deliver success results.
Dirk has mastered the art of successfully launching digital business, generating leads, and selling offers at the lowest cost per conversion. He spends his days between being a devoted husband and father, and managing his digital businesses where he helps others achieve the same 7-figure success. Get inspired and follow along on his journey at @thejager_
